The National Business Aircraft Association convention is underway in Las Vegas, and today we will examine the market and trends for business aircraft. The mood at NBAA is cautiously optimistic for some manufacturers, and unclear for others. But one thing…
Delta Air Lines sent analysts into a tizzy a couple of weeks ago when they stated that there would be overcapacity in the wide-body marketplace. Are they correct, or is this a temporary condition that will right itself before 2020?…
Emirates Airlines has developed special liveries for two of its A380 aircraft in support of the Kingdom for Wildlife. This is aimed at raising awareness of the illegal trade in wild species and to communicate the need for urgent action.…
The province of Quebec has come to the rescue of Bombardier, investing $1 billion in cash, while receiving warrants for potential future investment at an attractive price. This investment should provide adequate funding for Bombardier to complete the CSeries and…
The US and Indonesia have agreed to jointly study aviation fuel made with palm oil. Starting in 2018, all airlines operating in Indonesia will be required to use biofuel for their aircraft to help reduce air pollution. The Indonesian government…
Last week reports surfaced regarding an investigation being conducted by the European Commission (EC) regarding a competition probe in the aviation maintenance sector. According to reports, it centers about provisions in engine service contracts, and both Rolls Royce and SAFRAN…